Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,052 per week

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to provide quality patient care during the COVID-19 crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, you will develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. This is a 13‑week contract assignment in Ashland, WI, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour rotating shifts (3x12).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients and families

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Current CPR or BCLS certification (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families
• Phenomenal efficiency, attention to detail, strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety
• Compassionate and sensitive approach to patient care

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience. The pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Schedule

12‑hour rotating shifts (3x12), 36 hours per week. Contract duration: 13 weeks (temporary).

About Focus Staff

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress‑free. Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on caring for others. With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters match you to the right assignment based on pay, location, benefits, or career growth. From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Our team is available 24/7 with clinical support whenever you need guidance or backup.